1958 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 2009 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Aston Martin DB4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Aston Martin DB4 would be higher. At 6,208 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercedes-Benz S (518 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 278 more horse power than 1958 Aston Martin DB4. (240 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 1958 Aston Martin DB4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 18 kg more than 1958 Aston Martin DB4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2009 Mercedes-Benz S (631 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 306 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Aston Martin DB4. (325 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Aston Martin DB4. 2009 Mercedes-Benz S has automatic transmission and 1958 Aston Martin DB4 has manual transmission. 1958 Aston Martin DB4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Mercedes-Benz S will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1958 Aston Martin DB4 | 2009 Mercedes-Benz S | |
Make | Aston Martin | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | DB4 | S |
Year Released | 1958 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3668 cc | 6208 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 518 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 631 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 8.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1308 kg | 1326 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 3170 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 90 L |